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Two Orion interceptors (2154)

Orion interceptors were a moderately armed vessel used by the Orion Syndicate in the 22nd century. These vessels appeared to be armed with a sole phase cannon mounted underneath the hull equipped with a fast recharge rate. The hulls of these vessels featured quad-engine exhaust ports, three on the lower half of the ship and one on the upper half. Their transporter systems were capable of creating a large energy surge.

In May 2154, two Orion interceptors attacked and raided the Earth starship Enterprise, while it traversed the Borderland region, in search of a rogue Klingon Bird-of-Prey commanded by a group of Augments. The Orions were able to abduct nine crewmen from the Enterprise, including T'Pol and Jeffrey Pierce.

Later, two interceptors again engaged the Enterprise as the ship attempted to leave Verex III, causing moderate damage before the Augment-controlled bird-of-prey arrived and eliminated the interceptors threat. (ENT: "Borderland")

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  • Many fans have speculated that, due to its similarity to both Romulan and Klingon vessels, the interceptor somehow indicates an alliance -- or at least a sharing of technologies -- between the three powers. No evidence has been given to support that hypothesis.
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